Culture

COLUMN: Spring Break dieting the right way

By Kressie Kornis | Campus Writer | March 6

When preparing for spring break, the internet will tell you to start running bleachers, only eat cabbage soup or go on a juice cleanse.

COLUMN: The student guide to career fair success

By Karl Hackmiller | Lifestyle Writer | March 6

If the thought of your future and the increasingly desperate pressure to find post-grad gainful employment by your mom, dad and the system of Capitalism as a whole have you feeling nauseated, then know you are not alone.

How to cook Valentine's Day dinner

By Brooks Glover | Lifestyle Writer | February 13

That’s going to be you on Tuesday. You’re going to cook for your significant other on Valentine’s Day.

We are One Race: Civil rights activist speaks at BSU event on race relations

By Madison Church | Lifestyle Writer and Directed by Lily Jackson | Lifestyle Editor | February 13

On Wednesday night a packed house gathered to listen to world-renowned civil rights activist Jane Elliot speak at the Black Student Union event, “Wake Up”.

Fashion Ambush: Jessie George

By Lily Jackson | Lifestyle Editor | February 11

The Auburn Plainsman is on the hunt for Auburn's most fashionable students. Fashion Ambush is a weekly installment featuring the fashionistas and fashionistos as the go about their daily lives.

'Split' dominates the box office

By Karl Hackmiller | Lifestyle Writer | February 7

M. Night Shymalan’s psychological horror "Split," grosses $40.2 million in its first weekend, dominating U.S. box offices.

A month in review: January

By Loren Kimmel | Campus Writer | February 6

For any of those who missed it or were lucky enough to hibernate through this month, here follows a review of the month as a whole, a homage to January as we archive this month with many others like it.

Dank Dishes with Delaney: Crab cakes and corn, avocado salad

By Directed by Lily Jackson | Lifestyle Editor and Delaney Burst | Contributing Chef | January 31

Crab Cakes Ingredients 1 lb. jumbo lump crab meat 24 Ritz crackers or any buttery cracker on hand ½ cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp.

COLUMN: Redefining your hometown

By Jessica Ballard | Copy Editor | January 25

Going home for holidays since coming to college has been a more bizarre experience than I ever anticipated.

A review of Sheila C's Burger Barn

By Brooks Glover | Lifestyle Writer | January 24

Mountainous, greasy burgers, large pizzas covered and piled with toppings and pitchers of beer to wash it all down — the components of a college life.

A review of Durango Taqueria y Carniceria

By Brooks Glover | Lifestyle Writer | January 18

Cue Durango Taqueria y Carniceria—A small, quiet restaurant connected to Valero on North Dean is serving Mexican food in the Auburn Opelika area.

Starting the semester with a healthy mind

By Lily Jackson | Lifestyle Editor | January 16

Eric Bloch, Auburn University Student Counseling Services psychologist, offered helpful tips and guidance on how to sustain a healthy mind and a solid sense of self at the beginning and throughout the semester.

COLUMN: Major with passion in mind, not payday

By Emily Hale | Columnist | January 12

Average starting salaries aren’t everything. Don’t neglect the pursuit of happiness in the name of total comfort and absence of risk.

How to make a 'White Christmas' cocktail

By Jessica Ballard | Lifestyle Writer | December 18

Family and friend gatherings during the holidays are full of festive decorations, delicious meals and Christmas themed cocktails.

A Christmas gift guide for the lazy

By Jessica Ballard | Lifestyle Writer | December 15

Here’s a list of super quick and easy Christmas presents to hand over to that estranged family member right as the awkward conversation picks up.

Dank Dishes with Delaney: Orecchietta Pasta with sweet Italian sausage in cream sauce

By Staff Report | December 14

Delaney Burst, senior in marketing, has developed a following on Instagram for her "Dank Dishes." Burst is sharing her cooking talents with The Auburn Plainsman through a new cooking show, Dank Dishes with Delaney.

Auburn journalism professor published first book, "Frick*: Baseball's Third Commissioner"

By Lily Jackson | Lifestyle Editor | December 4

After the publish of his first book, John Carvalho, associate professor and director of journalism, said what had changed was his awareness; an awareness that he could write a book and turn around to do it all over once more.

#DatingIsHardBecause: solutions to dating downfalls

By Jessica Ballard | Lifestyle Writer | December 4

Recently the people of Twitter got the hashtag #DatingIsHardBecause trending to vent their complaints.

Lady Gaga keeps us on our toes: A review of "Joanne"

By Lily Hendrix | Lifestyle Writer | December 4

Lady Gaga seems to be a jack of all trades. She’s an actress, singer, songwriter, and activist.

Student STARS: organization stands up to sexual assault

By Jessica Ballard | Lifestyle Writer | December 4

Gracie Breitenfeld, founder and president of Standing Together Against Rape and Sexual Assault, or Stars, decided to start Stars after a first hand experience with sexual assault.